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FAQ on Ireland

Population

With a population of 4.5 m, Ireland is the youngest and most highly-educated population in Europe with over 38% under 25 years of age. Ireland has 5 major cities which are populated in total by over one third (35.5%) of the entire population.

Population breakdown in the cities:

Dublin - 1,800.000

Cork - 186.200

Limerick - 87.000

Galway - 66.200

Waterford - 46.700

Currency

The currency in Ireland is the Euro. Ireland is a member of the EU (European Union) and in January 2002 our currency converted to the Euro.

Education

Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world - according to the latest IMD world competitiveness report. One million people are in full-time education and nearly 70% of all school leavers go on to third level.

Taxation and Entitlements

For detailed information on our tax system visit the website of the Revenue Commissioners: www.revenue.ie

Holidays

All employees, full, part-time, temporary or casual earn holiday entitlements from the time work is commenced. The organisation of The Working Time Act 1997 provides that most employees are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks annual holidays each year.